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How do I prevent carb icing? 25 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
How do I prevent carb icing on my 1973 1600 Volkswagen Beetle engine? -
I want to stay under £40k with my new car to avoid higher tax - are delivery charges included in the list price? 22 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have settled on buying a a car which, with extras, is very close to the £40,000 list price. Obviously I want to stay just below that so I don't get hit... -
Why do insurers keep penalty points on record for five years if the DVLA remove them after three? 27 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I just had my renewal quote, when asked if anything had changed I mentioned the removal of three penalty points from my licence last year (after three... -
What's the best way to temporarily insure a car? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've just bought a new car for my wife, which has five days complimentary insurance from Volkswagen. We still have her old car, which we are going to... -
What is the 'death rate' on older and classic cars? 14 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
On the review of the Volkswagen Polo MkII, it says that the car has a '9 point death rate'. Would you be able to explain what this means and, if possible,... -
The clutch on my MINI Countryman has failed after 1000 miles - is MINI liable? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
We purchased an approved used 2015 MINI Countryman 1.6 petrol with 11,000 miles from a Mini dealer 12 months ago. We have driven it 1000 miles in the last... -
Will using premium fuel and driving gently improve the life of the EGR, DPF and injectors? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
The emissions fix was done on my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI in January 2017 and it now drives very differently. The DSG gearbox changes up into seventh... -
I do 15,000 miles per year - should I buy a diesel or hybrid to get the best economy and least trouble? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently running a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that I've had for almost five trouble-free years. It'll be at 90,000 miles soon and I think I... -
Why can't my local dealer fix my Passat CC's faulty screen wash pump? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My partner has a 2015 Passat CC which she bought almost 12 months ago with 2000 delivery miles. She has been very happy with the car until a few months... -
Has the Emission Scandal affected the value of my Tiguan? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
What is going on with Volkswagen? We've had yet another (fourth) letter saying the technical fix for our Tiguan still isn't ready - although I know they're... -
Buying a small car - Polo or 208? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I’m considering replacing my 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Petrol with either a Volkswagen Polo R Line or a Peugeot 208 GT Line. Both seem to have some advantages... -
Replacing a classic with a modern car - what should I buy? ` 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
After 19 years of using my Austin-Healey 100/4, I have decided to sell as I can no longer cope without power steering. I want to replace it with a relatively... -
Best luxury used car for £15k? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a Volkswagen Phaeton from 2006 and feel like it is time to upgrade it. I do love the Phaeton but it is getting a bit old now and... -
Downing grading from 2 cars to 1 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are downgrading from two cars to one. We roughly do 7000 miles a year, split between short shopping trips to 200 mile plus round trips. We are not sure... -
DSG gearbox in new Skoda Superb - good idea? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Skoda Superb and wondering if there is still a problem with the DSG gearbox. I have seen reports that even though new cars have... -
What to replace a Golf with? 30 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
Looking for a car to replace an S-reg Golf GTD TD and am totally confused by too many choices in a smaller car. I've been looking at Fiat 500, Volkswagen... -
Is a Mazda3 a good buy? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
After much deliberation I found a 2014 sept 64 plate Mazda 3 2.0 120PS petrol Automatic SEL-L Nav having done just 1500 miles on the clock at my local... -
Should I sell or keep my 5 year old Golf? 15 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I have just completed 88,000 miles of trouble free motoring from new. I have had recently changed the cam belt and... -
Which small cars have a sunroof and plenty of headroom? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hello John, We're looking to buy a new small car, 5 doors, with an opening glass sunroof. First I thought it would not be difficult to find plenty of cars... -
Golf windows misting up 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
The ventilation on my 2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4 TSI) has always seemed poor (mist takes ages to clear in the mornings) but this evening when driving home...
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